Why Sheamus Is Now Hitting His Stride with WWE

Sheamus has harnessed his power, personality and popularity and is now one of WWE's biggest assets.

Expect the first Irish-born WWE champ's career to continue to be a success. As the company's resident brawler and a man who has learned to maximize his physical gifts, Sheamus should find himself in the running for plenty more championships.

Initially, Sheamus came off as a WWE version of The Incredible Hulk, angry and mighty with not a ton of subtlety.

It appears now that he's tapped into his potential. Some of that has been how much more vibrant and compelling he's been outside of the ring.

The Charming Hooligan

In the past year and a half, he's revealed more and more of his personality. The Celtic Warrior has blossomed into a fight-loving hooligan with plenty of charm.

Though some of his segments have bombed (think the debate against Big Show) WWE has had the right instinct in letting Sheamus loose.

In a segment where David Otunga interrogated him, Sheamus did the best he could with the childish jokes in the script.

Sheamus' deposition

At the very least, he's having fun in this scene, something that is infectious enough to make it worth watching. He displays an unruly, exuberant energy that it's hard not to smile at.

He comes off as a new Finlay with a touch of Eddie Guerrero's mischievousness.